Hi {{first_name | Collegiate Player}},
Welcome back. Whether you’re a returning veteran or a fresh-faced first year, it’s time to dust off the headset — the 2025/26 Collegiate Series is nearly here.
We’ve spent the summer levelling up. New formats. Bigger broadcasts. More support.
Not to forget our introduction of Ireland Esports Leagues, a game-changer that connects schools, colleges and workplaces like never before.
But first — let’s break it down for you.
🚨 WHAT’S NEW FOR 2025/26
Not yet. We take your feedback seriously, so much so that before we drop the changes here’s a summary of the feedback the community has given us from the 2024/25 Series:
🏆 Overly dominant teams can make the experience less enjoyable
📅 Overwatch was a good addition, EA FC in Spring doesn’t really work
🛫 We enjoy LAN events as players, not so much as spectators
🧠 Student Reps? Who are they (from some, not all universities)?
🏫 We don’t really have much support from our college/university
🎓 What’s next for graduates once they move into their careers?
We’ll start dropping some of the detail from next week.
🎥 FROM THE VAULT: HYPE REWIND
🎞️ Watch: Relive the 2025 Spring Semester Finals to get yourself fired up for the new Collegiate Series.
🧵 COMMUNITY PULSE
Poll of the Week: Which Game Title Should We Trial?
Want to get in front or behind the camera? 🙋🏼♂️
Casters
Our casting team is responsible for bringing the games to life through audio and visuals
Production
Production work behind the scenes on our streams to create a smooth broadcast
💬 QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“This Series gave me the confidence to run events on campus — now I want to do it as a career.”
🔜 COMING UP NEXT…
🎉 Next Issue:
Our new partner for the series (you’re gonna love this).
New competitive structure. Key dates.
The detail explained, rule updates in particular.
Opportunities for graduates.
#BuiltByTheCommunity
The Collegiate Series Team
Ireland Esports Leagues
